Lancaster High School seniors Paige Stratton and Alex Anders play taps at the conclusion of the Veterans Day parade and ceremony Nov. 11, 2011, in downtown Lancaster.

Written by

Michelle George
The Eagle-Gazette Staff

A Lancaster restaurant and well-known big band are coming together Sunday to provide a special gift to local men and women who are serving or have served in the military.

After the Veterans Parade on Sunday in downtown Lancaster, local veterans are invited to go to the Lodge in Lancaster on East Main Street for a free meal and a free concert by The Nostalgics, an 18-piece big dance band.

Charles Hildreth, music director for the Nostalgics, said he came up with the idea earlier this year and started looking around for a downtown venue that would be close to the parade route. ...